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Like ripples on a lake, we are seeing the knowledge and excitement of WaterStep’s life-saving work continue to spread and grow in the countries we serve. In Kenya, WaterStep has become a household name and communities are seeing the transformative benefits of drinking safe water and utilizing proper health and hygiene practices. Children are no … Read more
January 12, 2023, marks the 13 year anniversary of the catastrophic 7.0 earthquake that devastated Haiti. “With approximately 3 million people affected, this earthquake was the most devastating natural disaster ever experienced in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Roughly 250,000 lives were lost and 300,000 people were injured. About 1.5 million individuals … Read more
Health and wellness, education and training, and empowerment (three areas of focus for WaterStep) all start with safe water. While the problem is huge, the solutions are simple. Utilizing safe water solutions and effective training, an empowered community can learn to take care of their own water for generations. Safe water is the first step … Read more
This article is being republished from the Louisville Water Company’s publication, H2Know: Here’s to our Water Star of the Month Our December Water Star is WaterStep. The organization’s mission is to “provide safe water to communities in developing countries through empowerment, equal access and transformative hope.” So far, their team has helped people in more than … Read more
We are celebrating with Kenyan Field Consultant, Dida Daniel, who was just named the Kenyan Red Cross Youth Volunteer of the year! Dida was selected out of a pool of 260,000 volunteers and recognized as an individual who has the capacity to overcome adversity and solve humanitarian challenges. What an amazing accomplishment! … Read more
When a drop of water falls on a pond’s surface, nearby water gets pushed aside and everything changes. That single drop is all it takes to cause a ripple effect. A ripple effect that will make a long-lasting impact to: Increase health Provide hope Inspire confidence Empower leaders Bring joy Our single drops have created … Read more
WaterStep to Open New Global Office in Bungoma, Kenya Claudia Daniels, Zacharie Tossou and Humphrey Muchuma teamed up to make the exciting announcement that WaterStep will be expanding our global footprint by opening a field office in Bungoma, Kenya. The office will be managed by WaterStep Ambassadors Humphrey Muchuma and Raphael Wanjala and they will … Read more
Would you care to dance with the dead? WaterStep volunteer, Jordan Maiden, was invited to witness and photograph an ancient ritual while in Malawi. Gule Wamkulu, meaning “The Great Dance” is an ancient practice of the Chewa people in Malawi. The dance traces back to at least 300 A.D. as a way for the village … Read more
For many of us living in the U.S., it’s difficult to imagine not having access to water any time we need it. We go to the sink, turn on the faucet, and water is readily available to us. And, better yet, the water is safe and we don’t have to worry that it will make … Read more
Several local media stations visited WaterStep last week to highlight the importance of National Preparedness Month, a time when we are encouraged to plan and prepare for disasters and emergencies in our homes, businesses and communities. Louisville-based WaterStep has responded to more than 30 disasters since 2009 and has experienced firsthand the devastation and chaos that … Read more
